Microbial Biofilms in Healthcare: Formation, Prevention and Treatment - Couverture souple

 
9783039284108: Microbial Biofilms in Healthcare: Formation, Prevention and Treatment
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 303928410X ISBN 13 : 9783039284108
Editeur : Mdpi AG, 2020

Synopsis

Biofilms are ubiquitous and their presence in industry can lead to production losses. However, nowhere do biofilms impact human health and welfare as much as those that are found contaminating the healthcare environment, surgical instruments, equipment, and medical implantable devices. Approximately 70% of healthcare-associated infections are due to biofilm formation, resulting in increased patient morbidity and mortality. Biofilms formed on medical implants are recalcitrant to antibiotic treatment, which leaves implant removal as the principal treatment option. In this book, we investigate the role of biofilms in breast and dental implant disease and cancer. We include in vitro models for investigating treatment of chronic wounds and disinfectant action against Candida sp. Also included are papers on the most recent strategies for treating biofilm infection ranging from antibiotics incorporated into bone void fillers to antimicrobial peptides and quorum sensing.

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Éditeur
Mdpi AG
Date d'édition
2020
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
303928410X
ISBN 13 
9783039284108
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
166
Éditeur
Vickery Karen
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Personne responsable
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